Chapter 22: Electromagnetic Waves
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1.  

In a wave on a string, the amplitude is the maximum displacement of a point on the string from its equilibrium position. What is the amplitude of an electromagnetic wave?




2.  

Estimate the wavelength of your favorite radio station.




3.  

An electromagnetic wave has S = 3 x 10-6 W/m2. How many joules of energy are transmitted into a 2 m x 2 m square during one minute?




4.  

Estimate the frequency of an electromagnetic wave with wavelength equal to your height. What kind of wave is this?



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